One clock for the whole country, and it stays on UTC+11 every day of the year.
New Caledonia at a glance
| Capital | Noumea |
|---|---|
| UTC offsets | UTC+11 |
| IANA time zones | 1 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1997 |
Which time zone New Caledonia uses
New Caledonia uses a single IANA time zone, Pacific/Noumea.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific/Noumea | --:-- | UTC+11 | Not observed | Noumea |
Clock changes in New Caledonia
New Caledonia does not change its clocks any more. The last daylight saving period was in 1997.
Local time in the largest cities of New Caledonia
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noumea | South Province | --:-- | Pacific/Noumea |
Time in New Caledonia compared with the world
When it is 9:00 AM in New Caledonia, it is 5:00 PM (previous day) in New York, 9:00 AM in Sydney and 2:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 16 h behind | 16 h behind | 15 h behind |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 19 h behind | 19 h behind | 18 h behind |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 11 h behind | 11 h behind | 10 h behind |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 10 h behind | 10 h behind | 9 h behind |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 7 h behind |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 5 h 30 min behind | 5 h 30 min behind | 5 h 30 min behind |
| Singapore | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 3 h behind |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 2 h behind |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | 1 h behind |
| UTC | --:-- | 11 h behind | 11 h behind | 11 h behind |
Daylight across New Caledonia
Days in Noumea last between 10 hours 46 minutes and 13 hours 30 minutes over the year.
Same clock as New Caledonia right now
These countries read the same time as New Caledonia today. Those marked with daylight saving time will drift away when their clocks change.
- Australia Daylight saving time
- Micronesia
- Solomon Islands
- Vanuatu
Daylight saving time
Tools for time in New Caledonia
- Convert a time to or from New Caledonia: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Noumea to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in New Caledonia and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does New Caledonia have?
One: Pacific/Noumea, at UTC+11 all year.
Does New Caledonia use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Clocks last changed for daylight saving time in 1997.
What is the time difference between New Caledonia and New York?
New Caledonia is 16 hours ahead of New York in January and 15 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and New Caledonia does not.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.